After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measure

After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government ?

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The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were created.
It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC IAS – 2018

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The correct answer is C) Both 1 and 2.

Following the Santhal Uprising (1855-56), the colonial government implemented specific administrative and legal measures to address the grievances of the Santhals and prevent future rebellions.

One of the significant outcomes was the creation of the Santhal Parganas district in 1855-56, carved out of parts of Bhagalpur and Rajmahal districts. This was aimed at providing a separate administrative unit for the Santhals. Furthermore, land laws were enacted (like the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1885, building upon earlier regulations) that made it illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal, primarily to protect them from exploitation by moneylenders and zamindars who were alienating their land. Both these measures were direct consequences of the uprising aimed at pacification and protection of the Santhals, albeit within the colonial framework.

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